Rowena Wise

Rowena Wise is a Melbourne-based singer-songwriter whose music blends indie rock, garage pop and alt-folk. This Bristol concert brings the act to The Louisiana, a venue that hosts concerts and shows.

Rowena Wise, who is based in Melbourne, writes songs that combine indie rock, garage pop and alt-folk, with storytelling influenced by 1960s folk. Wise grew up in Margaret River in Western Australia, where a luthier father and a Chicago-born folk musician mother were part of the household, and moved to Melbourne at 18 to pursue music independently.

Since debuting in 2018, the project has passed ten million streams and received airplay on triple j, double j and Unearthed. Touring has taken the act across Australia, the UK, Europe, the USA and Canada, with support slots for Holy Holy, Ball Park Music, Bernard Fanning and Paul Dempsey. The 2024 debut album, Senseless Acts of Beauty, was shortlisted for the Australian Music Prize and drew praise from CLASH Magazine for its folk-leaning indie sound.

The second album, Bad Things Feel Good, produced by Rob Muinos, whose credits include Julia Jacklin and Didirri, is due for release in 2026 through the Beloved label. The Louisiana, the Bristol venue hosting this concert, presents concerts and shows.